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Most of the people always think that contamination only occurs outdoors, but it also extends indoors. You find that there are gases, odours, humidity and dust among other irritants that can interfere with the quality of indoor air. In this case measure need to be put in place so that you can be free from threats of contaminated air. Here are some of the things that when you do, you will maintain the quality of air in your home.

You should start by opening windows. One thing that you have to understand is that the heating and cooling systems always recirculate the inside air and this may be contaminated with time. Therefore, you should open windows and place fan strategically to permit fresh air.

Also, you should also make sure that you are using exhaust fans. You find that when the kitchen exhaust fan is on, it will assist in removing the contaminants resulting from cooking. Besides, the bathroom exhaust fan will also assist in removing mould-promoting wetness and product fumes. In this case, you will have to give the fan to run for at least 45 minutes is when you will feel the high-quality of air in your house.

Apart from that, you should also incorporate doormats. Therefore, you will need to arrange for two natural fibre mats to put outside the door and another one inside. Most of the people prefer this because it is a way of blocking dust and other outdoor contaminants from getting inside the house.

Also, it is also required that you check for radon. Radon is colourless and odourless naturally occurring gas. It is considered dangerous since it is one of the causes of lung cancer. Therefore, you should make sure that you buy the test kits for this gas.

Besides, you should also make sure that you don’t mask odours. It is not wise to use scented candles as they can also irritate lungs and cause grave dangers. Therefore, you should see the source of the smell and get rid of it then you ventilate the house until it goes.

Besides, you can also use a dehumidifier. One good thing with a dehumidifier is that it will help you in getting rid of mould. Besides, you should make sure that your dehumidifier is in proper working condition and if not you might be harbouring more mould than before.

To sum up, you should also sweep clean regularly. By doing this, you will be in a position to control dust by a more significant percentage.